Denver Museum of Nature & Science is free published dates. Free Days and Free Nights throughout 2026 (12 dates published), including evening 'Free Nights' with extended hours. No tickets needed for general admission — walk up anytime and access the Wildlife Halls and permanent exhibitions. Sturm Infinity Theater, Gates Planetarium, and temporary exhibitions require separate paid tickets. None required; walk up anytime during Free Days/Nights Verified on Denver Museum of Nature & Science's own page, last checked 2026-09-04.
| Free day | Published dates |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | Open to everyone |
| Reservation | None required; walk up anytime during Free Days/Nights |
| What's included | Wildlife Halls and permanent exhibitions |
| Regular adult price | $27.95 adult |
| Source | dmns.org · checked 2026-09-04 |
Eligibility: Open to everyone. Wildlife Halls and permanent exhibitions. Skipping the ticket window here saves $27.95 adult per adult.
Worth knowing: Some Free Days are evening 'Free Nights' with hours extended to 9-10pm rather than a standard daytime visit.
Another way in free: Denver Museum of Nature & Science participates in Bank of America's Museums on Us — cardholders get free general admission on the first full weekend of every month.
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus (published dates) · Denver Art Museum (published dates) · Denver Botanic Gardens (published dates) · Denver Zoo (published dates) — or see the full free museum days in Denver guide.
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Free Days and Free Nights throughout 2026 (12 dates published), including evening 'Free Nights' with extended hours. No tickets needed for general admission — walk up anytime and access the Wildlife Halls and permanent exhibitions. Sturm Infinity Theater, Gates Planetarium, and temporary exhibitions require separate paid tickets.
None required; walk up anytime during Free Days/Nights
Wildlife Halls and permanent exhibitions
$27.95 adult. That's what a well-timed visit saves you.